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Icon of the Giver of the Mind: what can and cannot be done on this holiday - a note for the Orthodox
01.09.2024 00:05
Today, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the icon of the Mother of God, Giver of the Mind.
Among the people, this celebration is called the Icon of the Giver of the Mind.
In Rus', on this day, it was customary to bow before the icon and ask the Higher Powers for help in matters concerning education.
It was also believed that this sacred image could help in matters of raising children.
The icon of the Mother of God, the Patroness of the Mind, first appeared in the 16th century AD. Its appearance was directly influenced by Western engravings.
However, according to the sacred scriptures, such images first began to appear at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries AD.
"The Giver of Intelligence" is considered an icon that can directly contribute to the assimilation and memorization of certain information.
The following is known about the origin of the image. One day, a learned man went mad from his knowledge. It was the "Giver of Mind" who helped him regain his sanity.
What you can't do on the Icon of the Giver of Mind
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- did not envy, especially close relatives;
- did not engage in any gossip;
- did not wear white clothes or white attire in general.
It was on September 1 that it was considered a grave sin to commit ungodly acts, namely, to be offended by loved ones. Otherwise, according to beliefs, a whole year of deprivation would come.
What can be done on the Icon of the Giver of Mind
Today it is recommended to go to church and pray before the “Giver of Mind”, to ask for support in studies.
In addition, you can start preparing a hearty borscht.
The specified day is also perfect for going on a trip.
